I remember as a little kid I used to love to play dress up (go figure-look at me now!) and put together my own outfits. Of course, my mom usually put my clothes together but I would always get so excited when I would ask her what I was supposed to wear and she would say, "You can pick it...". "O.k.," I would say before I ran to the closet, most of the time pulling out: my favorite pair of leopard stretch pants, a pair of black clunky boots, and whatever shirt. I wish my mom would've took polaroids of these times. Everytime I ask her how I look she always says that it was so tacky. However my mom is no where near as fashion forward and artistic as myself. Because it didn't match, she probably automatically labeled it "Tacky." In actuality...it was probably ingenious!
The new clashing patterns trend is one of the hottest trends of the summer, and is getting reviews like my play outfits from everyday people;
however, I think it's brilliant!There are unwritten (well, in blogs/magazines maybe!) rules in fashion. From a very young age, when we're taught to dress ourselves, most were told that the colors have to match or "go together". But rules in fashion are only met to be broken...how else would trends be started!
The clashing patterns is a difficult trend to wear and should probably be reserved for just the bold and the daring (More than likely Aries, Leo, Libra, and Aquarius); those people who aren't afraid to be talked about a little. For trying out this trend and escaping a total fashion disaster, I recommend that you:
-Mix patterns with a color in common.
-Add a solid color that's complementary color to both patterns and makes them come together cohesively.-Have confidence in your ensemble! Let's just face it: Without it no one is gonna be able to pull it off! Stick to your gut. Chances are, if it feels right...it is right (or you can make people believe it is!).
Contrary to how others may feel, I love this trend. It's so rebellious and gives us a chance to really break the rules. Fashion is all about expression and this trend is definitely all about what "feels" right. I know I'm gonna be trying it out--a trend like this was made for me! Let the clash of polka dots and stripes begin!
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